Let’s face it: some kids just don’t like to read. As difficult as it is to understand for those of us who would stop just shy of selling our soul for a good book and a quiet room, there are kids out there who would rather visit the dentist than open a book. If you are a parent of a reluctant reader, … [Read more...]

Yay! The flowers are blooming and temperatures are consistently above Brutal °C on a regular basis. But you know what else comes with my favourite season? Allergies; tons of ‘em. Early spring is when they start because the snow no longer covers the rotting debris on lawns and in gardens. We’re … [Read more...]

Sleep regression is a thing and it's terrible. Where did my child who sleeps so well go? I rather desperately need to be reunited with him. If things don't change soon I will be going out on Hallowe'en as a mom-bie. I already feel dead inside and it's been like three days, which I realize is … [Read more...]

You may have heard about the WE Organization founded by two Canadian brothers, Craig and Marc Kielburger. As young kids, they were looking for ways to do good any way they could. Craig and Marc spoke recently to a filled stadium in Toronto at the annual WE Day event and the new WE Day Family event, … [Read more...]

I don't ever feel like I am that mom. You know the one; the over-indulgent parent whose kid has the best of everything, like the most coordinated outfits and 5-star lunches in their lunch kit every day. But there have been times when I have been over-the-top too, trying to make the best experience … [Read more...]

Halloween is almost upon us and you’ve forgotten to make yourself a costume. AGAIN.
Now, just days away from a weekend of festivities, one of two things is about to happen:
a) You spend FAR too much money on a ready-made Wonder Woman costume, or
b) You cut two eye holes out of a sheet mere … [Read more...]

Homemade popsicles are a summer must have. I remember when my mom used popsicle moulds to make popsicles for us when we were kids. They were delicious, but I also remember how frustrating it was when the popsicle wouldn't come out from the mould, or when the stick would pull out and the popsicle … [Read more...]

Call me brave, call me stupid, but above all else, call me a recent addition to the Toronto cyclist club.
It’s early days, but for the past few weeks I’ve been cycling in and out of downtown Toronto, from Monday to Friday.
After I finally took the plunge and bought a bike, a helmet, and a … [Read more...]

I can hardly believe the school year is over.
I think back to my boys' very first day at their new school this past September. I was so nervous I didn't think I'd get through drop off without crying myself. I remember how I stressed when I needed to send in a family photo. Should I send in an old … [Read more...]

As parents we’ve known one thing to be true—everything is awesome, especially when you’re part of a team! This insight came courtesy of “The LEGO Movie™”, when our kids fell in love with the adorable Emmet and in the process reignited their love for the brand. Sure, we’ve had a dodge a few stray … [Read more...]